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The community is asked to remem- ber the animals this holiday season and bring donations of pet food and pet toys to one the following drop off loca- tions: Animal Hospital of Saddle River, 171 East Saddle River Road in Saddle River; The Spotted Dog, 347 Ramapo Valley Road in Oakland; and Woof Gang Bakery, 57 West Allendale Avenue in Allendale. The pet toys will be distrib- uted to RBARI and Teterboro shelters. Prostate support group to meet LifeLines, a supportive and informative resource for prostate cancer patients and their partners in northern Bergen County, will meet Tuesday, Nov. 26. The group will gather from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Church of the Presentation, 271 West Saddle River Road in Upper Saddle River. The group was formed by prostate cancer patients to share information and experience about available treat- ment and service resources. Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month. For more information, e-mail lifelines@optonline.net or visit www.lifelinespcsupport. com. Bethlehem hosts Christmas Concert Bethlehem Lutheran Church will host its Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. This concert will be held in the sanctuary of the church at 155 Linwood Avenue in Ridgewood. “Christmas: The Joy and Spirit 2013” will be performed by Greg Caldarone and the New Jersey Brass Quintet, Bethlehem’s organist and pianist Elena Crudge, and accom- panist Rich Fusilli. The repertoire will feature classic and contemporary Christmas favorites. An award-winning singer and recording artist, Calda- rone was a recipient of the Universal Jazz Coalition’s “Dakota Staton Award.” He has been sharing his vocal tal- ents in local churches and establishments for many years. Specializing in popular standards and Italian favorites, Caldarone will feature Christmas classics such as “O Holy Night” and “Gesu Bambino” and more recent songs, such as Mark Lowry’s “Mary Did You Know?” and Michael Card’s “Joseph’s Song.’’ Caldarone has been a song leader in music ministries in the community for over 20 years. The audience will be invited to participate in a sing- along that will include “Angels We Have Heard on High,” “Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” “Joy to the World,” and “O Come All Ye Faithful.” Refreshments will be served after the performance. There is no charge, but a free-will offering will be wel- come. Hermitage sets Champagne & Candlelight Friends of the Hermitage will host its annual Cham- pagne and Candlelight evening on Friday, Dec. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. The evening will begin inside the historic Hermit- age, 335 North Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus, with a champagne toast. The reception in Jacqua Hall will include wine, punch, and hors d’oeuvres. Guests will enjoy live music by the Bill Thoman Jazz Trio, have an opportunity to view a display of Rosencrantz Christmas ornaments, and bid on auction items. The choir of Saint Luke’s Church in Ho-Ho-Kus will welcome visitors by singing carols on the porch of the Hermitage from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This year’s theme for the decor is “Song & Verse: Christ- mas with the Rosencrantzes,” inspired by the Hermitage’s Rosencrantz family collection of sheet music and books. Festive dresses of the Victorian period from the Friends’ collection will be displayed. Holiday songs, poems, and stories cherished by three generations of the Rosencrantz Girls run their own lives Over 180 girls from Girls on the Run celebrated fall with a 5K run at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. Representing Bergen County were third through eighth grade girls from Ramsey, Glen Rock, Waldwick, Ho-Ho-Kus, Ridgewood, Mahwah, and Wyckoff. Girls on the Run® is a 501(c)3 positive youth development program that combines an interactive curriculum and running to inspire self-respect and healthy lifestyles in pre-teen girls. The core curriculum addresses many aspects of girls’ development, including their physical, emotional, mental and social well-being. Lessons provide girls with the tools to make positive decisions and to avoid risky adolescent behaviors. For more information, visit www. gotrnj.org. (Photo courtesy of James J. Mazella.) family will be featured on decorated trees, wreaths, and mantles. Tickets for this opportunity to enjoy the museum during the evening are available by advance reservation online at www.thehermitage.org or by calling the museum office at (201) 445-8311, extension 36. The cost is $60 per person. After Dec. 6, tickets will be $70. Proceeds from this fund- raiser will benefit children’s educational programs at The Hermitage. This National Historic Landmark is one of the nation’s outstanding examples of domestic Gothic Revival architecture. The Friends of the Hermitage, Inc., a non-profit mem- bership organization, manages the Hermitage, a New Jersey State Park. The Friends received a general operating support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of Cultural Affairs in the Department of State. Club hosts Holiday Luncheon The Woman’s Club of Ridgewood will host its Holi- day Luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at the clubhouse, 215 West Ridgewood Avenue in Ridgewood. Join soprano Kristen Plumley and pianist Irene Wong for holiday and seasonal music at this club luncheon. A classically trained soprano, Plumley has appeared in many operas with companies throughout the United States and Canada. A concert soloist, she has performed at Carn- egie Hall and Alice Tully Hall and with the symphony orchestras in Cleveland, Baltimore, Indianapolis, Seattle, Detroit, Toronto, and Ottawa. The cost for non-members is $25. To make a reserva- tion, call (201) 444-5705. College accepting registrations Registration for winter and spring courses at Bergen Community College will is under way for all students. Students may register at any of Bergen’s three locations or online at my.bergen.edu. Winter classes will begin Jan. 2, 2014; the first slate of spring classes will begin Jan. 21. The college will once again offer the “winterim” ses- sion: Jan. 2 to 17. Unlike past years, however, winterim will feature classes available at both the main campus in Para- mus and BCC’s location at the Meadowlands in Lyndhurst. The accelerated schedule still allows students to complete three credits; many general education classes ideal for transfer are offered. Spring semester features classes at all three locations (Paramus/Lyndhurst/Hackensack) and online. Day and evening classes take place across three start dates: Jan. 21, Feb. 11, and March 25. Spring options include classes as part of Bergen’s 143 degree and certificate programs and the Judith K. Winn School of Honors. To register for winter or spring classes, visit room A-128 in the Pitkin Education Center, 400 Paramus Road in Para- mus; room LYN-116 at Bergen Community College at the Meadowlands, 1280 Wall Street West, Lyndhurst; the main lobby at the Philip J. Ciarco Jr. Learning Center, 355 Main Street, Hackensack; or online at my.bergen.edu. Call (201) 447-7148 for details. (continued on page 24) November 27, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 3 Ridgewood Village trustees opt for November election by John Koster The members of the Ridgewood Board of Education voted 4-1 to change the offi- cial school election from April to Novem- ber, coinciding with the vast majority of New Jersey communities which hold the school elections on the date of the General Election. Districts that move their elections from spring to fall are permitted to forego a public vote on the school budget as long as the spending plan falls within the state- mandated cap. That cap is now set at two percent. Trustee Christine Krauss cast the lone dissenting vote at a meeting where observ- ers said there was not much dissent. “We’ve been talking abut this for years,” one school official said. Those in favor of the change previously noted that the electronic voting equipment and part-time poll worker staff for the spring election had cost the district about $60,000, which could better be spent on curriculum or educational personnel. Advocates of maintaining an April date asserted that the potential budget cuts, if the budget were rejected, might top $60,000. They said voters should have more of a voice in school spending. Schools get $11,300 The Ridgewood Board of Education has received more than $11,300 in cash and donated items from residents who wish to enrich the educational experience in the public schools. The single largest donation came from the Orchard Home & School Association and consisted of $6,250 to be used for field trip expenses. The Cha family gave the Ridge School a total of $2,000. Lynne Peabody’s first grade class received $500, Jill Marmo’s fourth grade class received $500, Elizabeth Marci and Molly Sher’s research room received $500, and Patricia McVeigh and the speech program received $500. New Players Company at Ridgewood High School gave the school a 46-inch flat screen TV, a Toshiba laptop, and software for streaming New Players photos and videos. These items are valued at $1,140. The Hawes Home & School Association received $1,132 to purchase a MacBook Air for $949 and an Apple Care Protection Plan for $183. The George Washington Middle School Home & School Association received $520 to pay FICA expenses for sixth grade chap- erones for the Fairview Lake Camp field trip. The Ridgewood Football association gave the school a high-definition Sony camcorder valued at $176. DECA, the business education and com- petition group, gave the high school $84 to cover some DECA field trip expenses. J. KOSTER Some observers say that the fact that the state waives the vote on the school budget if the budget comes in within the state- imposed cap has generally been seen as a successful way to stem excessive spend- ing. Ridgewood Home and School Organi- zations and businesses also donate large amounts of money to support specific pro- grams. The resolution establishes the election of Ridgewood Board of Education members as the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November -- Election Day -- and provides that a tax levy over the state-mandated cap be added to the ballot in case the board pro- poses such an amount. The reorganization of the board will take place during the first week of January. The board also approved some person- nel changes and assignments at the Nov. 18 meeting. Lynn Barrett was advanced from 0.4 full-time English teacher to full-time English teacher at Ridgewood High School with a salary increase from $27,569 with an MA at Step 8 part-time to $68,923 full- time with the same credentials. Mandy VerDeursen, formerly the regis- trar at the Ridgewood Community School, was named technical assistant at the Spe- cial Programs Office with no change in the salary of $43,374. Page 4 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • November 27, 2013 Ridgewood Two salary ordinances ready for December 11 adoption vote by John Koster The Ridgewood Village Council introduced two salary ordinances at the most recent public meeting. Both ordi- nances will be up for public hearings and adoption votes on Dec. 11. The white collar salary ordinance and the blue collar salary ordinance both provide increases of 1.5 percent for 2012, 2013, and 20124, with a special increase of 1.75 per- cent for those employees who are on Step 8 for 2012. All employees hired after Nov. 1, 2013, will be paid in a salary range that is five percent less than the salary range for village employees hired before that date. All retirees and their spouses who are age 65 or over will be required to sign up with Medicare for their health insurance. The white collar salary ordinance provides salary ranges for office workers below the rank of department heads or supervisors. Salaries for the maximum range in 2014 may range as high as $92,328 for principal engineer- ing aide, $88,028 for public works inspector, and $75,000 for administrative clerk, though these are the maximum ranges for those titles. Most salaries are in the $50,000 to $60,000 range. The blue collar salary ordinance covers mechanics, technicians, equipment operators, and laborers in street services, parking and roads, central garage, water pollution control, property maintenance, parks department, water utility, recycling, yard waste recycling, and Clean Commu- nities Grant programs. Salaries range as high as $81,559 for a senior mechanic in the central garage or a lab technician in the water pollu- tion control plant, or $74,682 for a heavy equipment opera- tor at the top level in 2014. Part-time seasonal workers in the water utility are paid from $8.69 to $20.11 an hour. Threat assessed A female employee of Carlo’s Bakery at 12 Wilsey Square in Ridgewood called 911 to report having received an anony- mous bomb threat on the store’s main telephone line. Ridgewood Police Department and fire department per- sonnel responded to the scene to evacuate the bakery and nearby buildings. Several streets in the area were also closed as were sidewalks and a nearby pedestrian underpass. A Bergen County Police Department bomb sniffing dog was summoned, and arrived at the scene within minutes, accom- panied by Bergen County Police Department Chief Brian Higgins. The store was searched and no explosive devices were found. Ridgewood Police are continuing to investigate the threat. Ridgewood Fire Department and EMS units were placed on standby. Ridgewood Emergency Services units, along with personnel from Midland Park Police Department, assisted with traffic control. (Photos courtesy of Boyd A. Loving.) November 27, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 5 Glen Rock Library plans additional screenings of ‘64 documentary The Glen Rock Public Library will offer two more show- ings of “The Rock in the Glen,” a 1964 documentary about the Borough of Glen Rock that drew a standing-room-only crowd at an October showing sponsored by the Glen Rock Historical and Preservation Society. “The Rock in the Glen” will be presented at the library, 315 Rock Road in Glen Rock, on Thursday, Dec. 6 and Monday, Dec. 15. Both screenings will begin at 7 p.m. Narrated by long-term resident Mabel Hubschmitt, the 50-minute film was originally produced for New Jersey’s 300th birthday celebration and the borough’s 70 th birthday. Reservations are required for both showings of “The Rock in the Glen.” Call (201) 670-3970 to RSVP. “We had a full house for the first showing, and people in the audience would call out when they saw a relative or a grandparent in the film,” said Glen Rock Library Director Betsy Wald. “It was a really nice feeling to see how the film brought the whole town together.” The film, essentially a quality home move with sound, shows what Glen Rock looked like in 1964 with flashbacks to early days through black and white or sepia still pho- tographs. Originally part of Ridgewood, Glen Rock split off from the village when residents decided they wanted an elementary school closer to their own homes and funded the school -- now a private home -- on Ackerman Avenue near the corner of Rock Road. Hubschmidt has long been fondly remembered by old- timers including 1960s Mayor Allan Murray, who also appears in the film, for donating substantial amounts of land for the good of the community. Jim Aber, another long-time resident, helped make the recent showings possible by transferring the original film format to a DVD format for the Glen Rock Historical and Preservation Society, which carefully preserved the vener- able film. The intense popularity of “The Rock in the Glen” sur- Area Borough, village zip codes well rated Ridgewood and Glen Rock’s zip codes – 07450 and 07452, respectively -- have been named “super zip codes” by the Washington Post. The Washington-based daily newspaper used two cri- teria to determine which towns around America have the most desirable address: the percentage of adults who are college graduates and the family income of residents. Glen Rock showed that 65 percent of residents have college diplomas and that the median family income was $147,230. Glen Rock earned a “super zip code” standing, and placed in the 98th percentile of best places to live in the United States. Ridgewood scored in the 99th percentile, one of only 650 communities in the nation to do so and the only one in Bergen County to attain that score. Ridgewood’s percent- age of college graduate heads of family is 75 percent, and the median family income is $154,275. Both towns achieved “super zip code” status accord- ing to the Washington Post survey. Any zip code zone that achieved a 95 percent rating was considered “super.” J. KOSTER A scene from ‘The Rock in the Glen’ prised the library staff. “The first showing was completely sold out and the last time I looked, a week ago, we were almost sold out for the second showing,” said Robin Rock of the Glen Rock Library staff. “Now we have a third showing -- we never expected it to go for more than one. It’s been extremely popular.” Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • November 27, 2013 We thank the members of Christian Reformed Church in Midland Park for their food donation and contribution. It was a pleasure speaking with the “Senior Crusaders.” We also thank Hillsdale Girl Scout Troop 4321 for the donation of Birth- day Bags, Eastern Christian for the ongo- ing support of our pantry, and all the people who donated Thanksgiving food baskets. They are very much appreciated. ECF’s Blue Moon Café Community Night will be held Monday, Dec. 16. Please e-mail or call us for a flyer. In addition, we are having a Five Below Fundraiser Dec. 13 through 15; please call or e-mail us for that flyer, too. Both flyers are necessary for us to receive credit. We are planning our Fourth Annual Bash, which will be held on March 7, 2014. Please contact us if you would like to be involved. We need help getting corporate sponsorships and donations of sports tick- ets and memorabilia. We also need help getting ads for our journal. You can help our families during the holidays. ECF’s northern region, which includes five counties in northern New Jersey, currently serves 70 families. Eigh- teen of those families receive groceries from our pantry each month. We like to give each family a food basket for the holi- days. Making a basket is a perfect way for your family to get together to help a family in need. We would need baskets by Dec. 16, to allow our drivers time to coordinate their deliveries. Each basket contains cranberry or another type of juice, stuffing mix, gravy, bread or muffin mix, Parmalat milk, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cake mix, nuts or mints, and soup. These are just sugges- tions: Feel free to be creative and make you own basket. Throw in a paper table- cloth, some festive napkins, or a $10 gift card. We are also accepting turkeys. (We have a freezer to store them.) This holiday season, consider “adopt- ing” some of our children and help by pur- chasing their gifts. Meet Michele: Michele is a 12-year-old with leukemia who has been hospitalized for the past month. She spent three of the four weeks in the ICU. Mom, who has been with her daughter 24/7 sleeping in a reclin- ing chair, sees that her daughter’s spirit is broken. She is on her third round of chemother- apy, and the buildup now seems to be taking its toll. The pain, managed by a morphine drip, is excruciating for Michele, and she often cries out. She lost her hair and has developed diabetes. She also has boils on various body parts that make it impos- sible to do anything but lie flat in bed to alleviate the pressure. She is scheduled to undergo a bone marrow biopsy. Mom left her job months ago to be with her daughter, and her benefits are about to expire. You can help this family by donat- ing gift cards to Shop-Rite, Target, or TJMaxx. Please send cards to Laura or call the center for more information. ECF is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a variety of special- ized services, at no charge, to any New Jersey family facing the challenges of caring for a child with cancer. We do not raise money for cancer research. We pro- vide direct in-home care to our families. Our primary focus is providing families with counseling by a professional case- worker, material goods (such as household items, toys, and monthly grocery deliver- ies), and emergency financial assistance. ECF does not receive government funding. We rely on donations from the community. Call (201) 612-8118 or e-mail Laura at laura@emmanuelcancer.org to see how you can help. • We need volunteers who can deliver groceries to families in Bergen and Essex counties. Spanish-speaking drivers are in particularly high demand. • Is your office looking for a commu- nity service project? Holding a drive for our food pantry would be a tremendous help. • Does your company have a charitable giving program? If so, let us know! • Kids can help too! Is your Scout troop looking to earn badges? Ask us for cre- ative ways kids can have fun while learn- ing about philanthropy. (continued on page 17) November 27, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 7 Ridgewood Scout wins Gold Award for organ donation project Tayler Tai of Ridgewood recently received her Girl Scout Gold Award. Her service project involved raising awareness about organ donation through health fairs and informational brochures distributed to employees at Valley Hospital. She also worked with the NJ Sharing Network, an organization that educates the public about organ donation, to spread the word. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award a Girl Scout can earn and requires the completion of a leadership project of at least 80 hours. Each girl must discover an issue in the community, con- nect with experts and community mem- bers, and take action to effect positive change. “I was born with a hole in my heart,” Tai said. “When I was three, I had sur- gery to repair the hole to prevent further damage, but if I did not have the surgery, there was a possibility that the hole could have gotten bigger and caused bigger issues. It could have led to me needing a transplant.” Tai created posters and brochures to spread the word about organ donation at Valley Hospital. She also attended health fairs at the Bergen County YJCC in Wash- ington Township and Northern Highlands Regional High School in Allendale to encourage residents to register as organ donors. In addition, Tai participated in the annual 5K run hosted by NJ Sharing Net- work. “At the run, it was great to see both donor families and the families of recipi- ents supporting or representing their loved ones,” she said. “As a result of my proj- ect, people have learned more about the importance of organ donation. Being an organ donor can change people’s lives.” Tai has been a Girl Scout since the first grade and is a member of Troop 61380. She is currently a junior at Ridgewood High School, where she participates in cross country, winter and spring track, and the Chinese Club. She is also a member of the Ridgewood Academy of Health Profes- sions and the National Technical Honor Society. After high school, she plans to attend college and possibly medical school Church welcomes community Old Paramus Church invites the families of the greater Ridgewood community to visit during the Advent season, which will begin Sunday, Dec. 1 and end on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. Each Sunday in Advent, there is a brief candle-lighting ceremony during the 10 a.m. worship service, after which the children go to Sunday school. The children are practicing for the Christmas Pageant. Old Paramus Church is located at 660 East Glen Avenue in Ridgewood. For additional information, contact the church office at (201) 444-5933 or visit www.old- paramus.org. with the goal of becoming a cardiologist. “In Girl Scouts, I have discovered myself and gained valuable life skills, such as critical thinking and public speak- ing,” she said. The Girl Scout Gold Award, the high- est award a Girl Scout can earn, combines leadership development, career explora- tion and community service. It culminates in a leadership project that each girl plans and executes according to her own inter- ests and passions. Within Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey, 12 percent of eligi- ble girls earn their Girl Scout Gold Award, compared to the national average of six percent. Girl Scouts is the premier leadership development program for girls. As Girl Scouts, girls discover themselves, connect with others, and take action to create posi- tive change in their communities. For more information about Girl Scouts, call Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey at (973) 248-8200. Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey serves almost 20 percent of girls ages 5-17 in 160 municipalities including all of Bergen, Morris, Passaic, and Sussex counties and the northern half of Warren County. There are currently 31,465 girl members and 16,904 adult members. Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • November 27, 2013 Ridgewood Volunteers sought for municipal boards by John Koster The Ridgewood Village Council is seek- ing residents who wish to serve in unpaid volunteer positions to submit their qualifi- cations on official forms before Dec. 2. The forms are available at the village’s website and should be completed and submitted with a cover letter. The volunteer groups report to the coun- cil about specific areas in which they have professional expertise or a strong interest and demonstrated abilities. The Historic Preservation Commission identifies and maintains data on all local buildings of historical or architectural sig- nificance, and serves as an advisory group to the Ridgewood Planning Board. The Library Board of Trustees works with the community to establish library policy and supervises the operation of the library and its employees. The Parks, Recreation, and Conserva- tion Board recommends rules for park use and monitors recreation facilities. The Open Space Committee helps identify specific types of open space and makes recommendations to the council for the acquisition of open spaces, such as the Schedler Property and the Habernickel Horse Farm. Project Pride plants and waters flow- ers around the central business district and organizes the Village Garden Program with local landscapers. The Ridgewood Environmental Advi- sory Committee assists the council with (continued on page 25) Suspect assaults officer Injuries reported Two occupants of a Honda Civic, including a pregnant passenger, were seriously injured following a rear end collision with a tractor trailer on Route 17 South under Linwood Avenue. The mid-morning collision closed the right and center lanes of Route 17 South for over 30 minutes. Ridgewood Police Department, fire department, and EMS all responded to the scene. Two ambulances were required to transport the victims; both were taken to The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood. A minor fluid spill was attended to by firefighters on the scene. The Honda was removed by flatbed tow truck. Gridlock conditions were reported on many through streets in Ridgewood just west of Route 17 as drivers exited the highway seeking alternate routes. (Photos courtesy of Boyd A. Loving.) A Ridgewood Police Department patrol- man was assaulted by a Saddle River man who was charged with aggravated assault on Nov. 19 and remanded to the custody of the Saddle River Police Department. Ridgewood Lieutenant Glenn Ender, Patrolman Kyle Finch, and Patrolman Sean Amoruso were conducting a search at Best Court in Ridgewood when they confronted the 20-year-old man who was wanted in Saddle River for violation of a restraining order. When the three Ridgewood police officers attempted to arrest the Saddle River man, he reportedly resisted and assaulted Patrolman Finch. He was taken into custody and handed over to Saddle River. In an unrelated incident the previous day, a Van Buren Street resident reported that someone had sprayed graffiti on a vacant house. On Nov. 17, an Ethelbert Road resident reported that his vehicle had been damaged overnight while it was parked in the drive- way. The Ridgewood police are investing the graffiti and auto damage incidents. J. KOSTER November 27, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 9 Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • November 27, 2013 Downtown for the Holidays celebrates 28 th Anniversary Everyone is invited to Ridgewood for a gala celebra- tion on Friday, Dec. 6 as the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce celebrates the 28 th Anniversary of Downtown for the Holidays. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. when Santa will be in his house at Van Neste Square Park to meet and greet with the little ones. In addition to a visit with Mr. Claus, children may enjoy arts and crafts activities in the “Kids Corner” in front of the park, along with live entertain- ment by the clock, and in the stores and restaurants along East Ridgewood Avenue. Once again, the Downtown for the Holidays Enter- tainment Committee has put together a spectacular stage show. From 7 to 8 p.m., on the stage located on the east side of the train station, there will be live entertainment fea- turing the Ridgewood High School Marching Band, the Ridgewood High School Singers, and the RHS Orches- tra. The children from Porch Light Productions, From the Top Studio, Art of Motion, and the Arthur Murray Dance Studio will entertain with their varied talents. The tree lighting celebration will be held at 7:30 p.m. Performances will spill out into the streets of the vil- lage between 8 and 9 p.m. and Santa will return to Van Neste Park to visit with children and hear their requests for Christmas gifts. The Dec. 6 celebration will include multiple facets. Event organizers have planned some wonderful sur- prises, so be sure to stay in Ridgewood to catch it all. Make your shopping and dining reservations now. Continue the celebration on Saturday, Dec. 7 with Breakfast with Santa at The Office Beer Bar and Grill. Call (201) 652-1070 for reservations. Santa will then jump on a Ridgewood fire truck and head up East Ridgewood Avenue to Columbia Bank, where children will receive gifts and have an opportunity to speak with him. Par- ents are encouraged to bring their cameras to capture the memories. At 10:30 a.m., there will be a free children’s movie at the Bowtie Warner Theater for the entire family to enjoy. On Saturdays, Dec. 14 and 21, Santa will be back in town to have breakfast at The Office from 8 a.m. to noon. For reservations, call (201) 652-1070. At noon, Santa will return to his house in the park for last minute requests. He will remain in town until 4 p.m. Jersey Jubilation Handbell Choir holds Holiday Concert Jersey Jubilation Jersey Jubilation, a popular handbell choir, will cel- ebrate its 10 th anniversary with a concert of holiday music on Friday, Dec. 13. The event will be held at 8 p.m. at the Ridgewood United Methodist Church at 100 Dayton Street in Ridgewood. The program will include well-loved songs and carols, such as “The First Noel,” “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear,” “Sleigh Ride” and “Jingle Bell Boogie.” This year’s event will also highlight Brian Tricoli, handbell soloist. In addi- tion, selections will include bells with Elizabeth Hartman on flute, and Michael Phillips on piano. A freewill donation will be taken and refreshments will be served. The Jersey Jubilation Handbell Choir was established as a not-for-profit performance level community choir whose purpose is to provide opportunities to experienced ringers and to bring the unique sound of handbells to audiences in the area. The 13 members of the choir come from Bergen, Passaic, and Rockland counties and New York City. The choir presents a wide variety of music, including arrange- ments of sacred, classical, folk songs, secular music, and original works for handbells. The group rings five octaves of Whitechapel handbells and five octaves of Suzuki hand- chimes. The bells and rehearsal space are graciously pro- vided by the Ridgewood United Methodist Church. The choir is under the direction of Christine Braden, who has been ringing and directing handbells for 30 years. For additional information, call (201) 447-2751, or visit t www.jerseyjubilation.org. November 27, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 11 Lester Stable work defrayed by Bolger donation by John Koster The Bolger Foundation will be a key donor to the reconstruction and improve- ment of the Lester Stable, with the exact amount not yet determined. Work on the stable, which is used as the headquarters for the Ridgewood Parks and Recreation Department’s pro- grams, is estimated at between $250,000 and $300,000. The Village of Ridgewood will pay for some of the work with the assistance of funding from the Bolger Foundation, founded by Ridgewood phi- lanthropist David Bolger to benefit the public. Bolger was also a key contributor to the preservation and restoration of the Lester Stable some decades ago. Current plans include new restrooms, a meeting room, and improvements to the kitchen. Two residents questioned the accep- tance of money from Bolger while his son, J.T. Bolger, has one of the four multi- family applications before the Ridgewood Planning Board. Those citizens were told that the Bolger Foundation and J.T. Bol- ger’s Two-Forty Associates are separate entities. Under a previous council, Ridgewood adopted an ordinance forbidding those with a current, recent, or pending applica- tion before any Ridgewood board to make a donation to the village. This led to a con- troversy that almost interrupted Bolger’s plan to renovate and restore the disused Pease Branch Library after a number of other attempts had failed. Bolger relented, honored his word, and restored the library YWCA holds Holiday Boutique The Ridgewood Newcomers Club of the YWCA Bergen County will host its Annual Ridgewood Newcomers Holiday Boutique on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The boutique, held at the YMCA of Ridgewood at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood, will feature more than 20 vendors with jewelry, clothing, hostess gifts, and more. There will also be special contests and family friendly activities. A portion of the proceeds generated by all participating vendors that day will be donated to the YWCA of Bergen County, a non-profit organization, and its pro- grams. Admission is free. For more informa- tion, e-mail RNfundraisers@gmail.com. despite the controversy. The project was widely praised, as was Bolger for getting the job done when all the other attempts had stalled. In the past, Bolger donated $30 million to Valley Hospital. He has given substan- tial sums of money to several churches and a synagogue. He also bought some Indian burial mounds in the West to ensure their preservation. Bolger also ended a protracted argu- ment by members of the Ridgewood Council and members of the public over who would pay the $7,600 cleanup bill for a campaign visit by former President George Bush. Bolger rose from the audi- ence, asked then-Mayor Patrick Mancuso the specific amount, and wrote out and handed Mancuso a personal check for the cleanup bill. “Now let’s talk about something else,” Bolger said. “I’m tired of this...” They immediately talked about some- thing else. Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • November 27, 2013 The Kennedys to perform Family gathers school supplies for Morocco The Kennedys (Photo courtesy of Steve Moore.) The Society Café Concert Series offers a series of acoustic singer/songwriter, folk and Americana concerts at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood. Wine, dessert, and coffee, all provided by local vendors, are available before the shows and during inter- mission. The next concert will be on Saturday, Dec. 7 and will feature the folk, rock, coun- try, and secular gospel music of husband- and-wife team The Kennedys. Their reviews include the following: • “Byrdsy jangle, boy-girl harmo- nies…irresistible” - Rolling Stone Maga- zine • “Unabashed, hook-laden pop” - Vil- lage Voice • “More hooks than Marilyn Monroe’s closet” - Chicago Sun-Times Wine and dessert will be available at 7 p.m. when the doors open. The concert will begin at 8 p.m. Advance tickets are $20 and can be purchased via PayPal on the Society Café website, www.societycafeconcertseries. com. Tickets will be $25 the night of the concert. For any booking inquiries or informa- tion about the series, contact Mark Meding at m.meding@att.net. The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood is located at 113 Cottage Place in Ridgewood. Visit www.uuridgewood.org or call (201) 444-6225 for additional information. Maria Nadel and her helpers, Sammy and Sasha, will be taking on a new project in the early days of December: col- lecting school supplies for a new school in a small village in Morocco. Having just collected school supplies and funds for a small rural school in Panama with consid- erable success, the Nadel family took a vacation to Morocco and discovered that another small rural school needed basic sup- plies. “There is this small village in Morocco, about eight kilometers from another town, Asilha, that we visited on our last journey,” Maria Nadel told Villadom TIMES. “It’s called Briech. Two young ladies in their twenties are starting a preschool in a room that right now has only Sasha Nadel visits a small community outside of Asilah, a blackboard. My dear Morocco friend Maurice Valarino from Gibraltar is running the project and crafty stickers -- anything that comes to is bringing donated furniture over from your mind when thinking preschool, and not heavy because of the luggage weight Spain. “I will be headed down to Morocco limitations.” Bins will be set up in front of two again at the end of December and would like to bring as (many) school supplies Ridgewood addresses -- 361 Gilbert as we can collect: items like crayons, any Street and 660 Spring Avenue. Dona- kind of pens and colored pencils, glue tions by check at these addresses are also sticks, coloring books, and picture books acceptable. with no words, wall posters, maybe some J. KOSTER November 27, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES Ridgewood YMCA annual Christmas Tree Lot to open Looking for the perfect tree this year? The Ridgewood YMCA’s annual Christ- mas Tree Lot will open at 6 p.m. on Friday, November 29 with a selection of balsam and Fraser trees in sizes to fit any home. Wreaths, roping, and other holiday items will also be available for sale. All proceeds from tree sales ben- efit the Ridgewood YMCA Good Works Programs. Through its Good Works Programs, the Ridgewood Y addresses community needs and strives to serve everyone, regardless of ability to pay. “Buying a tree from the Y is a great way to make a difference in the commu- nity and get a wonderful tree at the same time,” said Gary Imhoff, marketing and membership director at the Y. Opening hours for the tree lot are Fri- days from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The lot will remain open until Dec. 22. The Ridgewood Y Christmas Tree Lot is located at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood. The Y is one of the nation’s lead- ing nonprofits strengthening communi- ties through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,687 the Y engages 21 million men, women, and children – regardless of age, income, or background – to nur- ture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well- being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. For more information, visit www. ridgewoodymca.org and www.campber- nieymca.org. Daffodil planting approved The Ridgewood Village Council approved the planting of 200 daffodil bulbs at the Grove Street traffic calming island. The work will be carried out by Eagle Scout Sam Chen and some of the Boy Scouts who previously installed plantings on that island. Village Engineer Christopher Rutishauser and the Ridgewood Police Department have approved the planting and the Ridgewood Village Council voted official approval at the most recent public meeting. During his project presentation to the Ridgewood Council, Chen explained that the traffic calming island on Grove Street near Midland Avenue has several trees planted on it, but otherwise seems to attract litter and grow weeds. He received the council’s approval to remove the litter and weeds, prepare the soil, and plant the island with yarrow, which he said would prove durable and produce an attractive welcome to Ridgewood. The yarrow, Chen said, would eventually take over the whole traffic island with a more attractive ground cover and keep the weeds from reestablish- ing themselves. J. KOSTER II • Page 13 Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II & III • November 27, 2013 November 27, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 15 ‘Shop small’ on Small Business Saturday Local residents are urged to support their local businesses on Small Business Satur- day, which will be observed on Nov. 30 this year. Area residents are invited to partici- pate in this annual event, which highlights the benefits of shopping locally. As an added incentive, special discounts will be offered. American Express, a found- ing partner of Small Business Saturday, is offering a $10 credit when registered Amer- ican Express cardholders spend $10 or more at a qualifying small business location on Nov. 30. Eligible American Express cards must be registered online at ShopSmall. com. Registration is limited, and is now open. The registration period will continue until 11:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on Nov. 30, 2013, unless the registration limit is reached sooner. Shoppers should then use their regis- tered cards on Nov. 30 to spend $10 or more in a single, in-store transaction at a qualify- ing location that appears on the Small Busi- ness Saturday Map, which is available on ShopSmall.com. “In an age of national chains and big corporate advertising, our communities are losing a sense of local character and the value of choice,” said Midland Park Cham- ber of Commerce President Dr. Lori Nuzzi. “It’s time to consider the real costs to a com- munity that loses its locally owned business base. Dollars spent at community-based merchants create a multiplier effect in the local economy. Ensure choice and diversity, demand excellent customer service, and get the best value for you time and money: Shop locally. We appreciate your business.” Nicolette “Nickie” Lisella, president of the Allendale Chamber of Commerce, added, “What a shame it would be if the downtown or Main Street in our local towns dissolved due to residents’ lack of support! Imagine if your only option to shop was the mall. Not only is it an investment of one’s time getting there and then finding parking, but most of the malls in our area have the same big box stores. “The nice thing about shopping locally is that you can park your car once, walk to all the shops, grab a bite to eat, and you’re done! Plus our little town of Allendale is decorated beautifully for the holidays. I have always enjoyed bumping into people I know from town while shopping, and because I don’t have to rush like a lunatic. I can take a few moments and chat. For me, shopping locally is the best choice. I hope you will agree!” Local business people are an integral part of the community and deserve sup- port. These businesses support many local teams and organizations that rely on their generosity for the success of their events. On Small Business Saturday, everyone will have the chance to thank these businesses by shopping locally. Discover convenient, affordable quality at your local merchants as you find unique items for everyone on your gift list, save on gasoline, and enjoy personal service pro- vided by friends and neighbors. This is the day to indulge in special treats as you sup- port small businesses: the backbone of the community. Small Business Saturday is an American shopping holiday held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving -- one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. First observed on Nov. 27, 2010, Small Business Saturday encour- ages holiday shoppers to patronize brick and mortar businesses that are small and local. In 2010, the holiday was conceived and promoted by American Express via a nationwide radio and television advertising campaign. Page 16 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • November 27, 2013 More whitewash The American Experience offered four hours of what- ever the producers think the American people can handle about John F. Kennedy’s life, and a sequel from a differ- ent team then provided what they think people can handle about his death. Nova’s PBS special “Cold Case JFK,” like the Ameri- can Experience biography, showed some chips falling off the whitewash about the Kennedy assassination in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963. In the 50 years since the president was murdered in front of thousands of witnesses, trying to find the responsible party has been a national industry. We still do not know and Nova apparently wants to ensure we never do. The official version endorsed by the Warren Commis- sion is that Lee Harvey Oswald, a communist deserter from the U.S. Marine Corps who spent two years in the Soviet Union and then came back to the United States with a Rus- sian wife, bought a cheap Mannlicher-Carcano rifle with a telescopic site for $19.98 from a Chicago mail order com- pany and shot President Kennedy twice from the sixth floor of the Texas School Book Depository. Oswald was shortly arrested after killing a police officer name J.D. Tippett who tried to question him in a nearby movie theater, and was then dispatched in the basement of the Dallas Police Headquarters by Jack Ruby, a guy who ran strip clubs, with about 100 armed policemen as gaping witnesses. Ruby, who was not known for his kindness or respect for women, said he killed Oswald to spare Jackie Kennedy the anguish of a trial. Ruby languished in prison without ever telling the real story, if there was one, perhaps because nobody ever asked him. Among Oswald’s recorded statements was, “I’m just a patsy.” A patsy is a designated culprit who is blamed as the sole instigator of a crime he may have committed, but did not think up on his own. The conviction or death of the patsy gives the police a closed case. The suggestion is that Oswald and Ruby were both expendables thrown away to get rid of Kennedy without revealing who sent them -- unless Oswald acted alone. “Cold Case JFK” offers a forensic argument that the lone actor shooting of the president was “probable.” A father and son team of forensic and gun buffs, Luke and Mike Haag, began by obtaining a Mannlicher-Carcano with a telescopic sight and firing bullets into stacks of pine boards to show the power a 6.5 copper-clad lead bullet has. The slug goes through three feet of pine planks and emerges somewhat flattened -- like the “Magic Bullet” found on a stretcher in Parkland Hospital in Dallas. They show that this single bullet could theoretically have passed through Kennedy’s neck and necktie, angled down a bit, and passed through Governor John Connolly’s torso, then broken his wrist, then struck his leg and finally lodged somewhere in the car until it mysteriously popped up on the stretcher in the hospital. Connolly denied to his death that he and Kennedy had been struck by the same bullet. Controversial audio tapes purportedly record the sound of a second bullet being fired that -- unless it hit Connolly -- must have missed. No one in the crowd was hit, but many people say they heard the shot. The problem is that there was a third shot, and no fire- arms expert has ever been able to fire three aimed shots from a bolt-action Mannlicher-Carcano in 2.3 seconds. The father and son team is shown having trouble with the slushy Carcano bolt during the demonstrations. Viewers are told the second shot must have been an echo off the buildings in the vicinity. We know the exact amount of time available because Abraham Zapruder, a dress manufacturer, climbed up on a stanchion with a secretary holding onto his belt and filmed the entire Kennedy motorcade during the murder. Zapruder’s eight-millimeter camera ran at 18.5 frames per second and his color film first shows Kennedy grasping for his throat -- the first hit -- and then the awful impact of the last and fatal shot, which made Kennedy jolt back in his seat and to the left. A Polaroid photograph assassination witness Mary Moorman took from the opposite side of the motorcade shows Kennedy slumped to the left a split second after he was shot leaning left, not backward -- with the Grassy Knoll in the background as an easy bastion for a hidden marksman. This famous photograph was neither shown nor mentioned. Some spectators said they heard a shot from the Grassy Knoll, a mini-park to the right of the Kennedy motorcade. Nova’s Luke and Mike Haag responsibly use a computer simulation to show that the angle of a shot from the Grassy Knoll that hit Kennedy was entirely possible. Then they report on forensic tests done with actual human skulls packed with ballistic gel or ballistic soap -- simulating the brain tissue and blood in a living human -- to show that a shot from behind, Oswald’s firing position, could also have shattered Kennedy’s skull in the horrible explosion photo- graphed by Zapruder. This, they say, makes the lone shooter “probable,” though they do not say “proved” or “substanti- ated.” The word “possible” would have been more appropri- ate. The problem with the Zapruder movie is that Kennedy visibly jerks and slumps to the left, and the blood explosion came from the left side of his head. This would normally mean he was shot from the right side. This left/backward jolt is explained as a reflex action because the victim’s back muscles, stronger than his stomach muscles, would have caused a response of jerking backward when the bullet hit the brain. This is called a “Galvanic jolt” and is not unknown in head shot deaths. Kennedy, however, had terrible back problems all his adult life and courageously and constantly swam for ther- apy and recreation. An autonomous reflex should have jerked Kennedy’s body forward -- the same direction that Oswald’s bullet was headed if it came from behind. Ken- nedy’s back problems were covered in detail in “American Experience” but not mentioned in “Cold Case JFK.” Haag & Haag admit the official Kennedy autopsy at Bethesda Naval Hospital was a farce. The two elderly physi- cians first thought the bullet hole in Kennedy’s throat from the first shot was a tracheotomy done in Parkland Hospi- tal in Dallas to keep Kennedy alive. The sketches with the autopsy reports showed the bullet hole in the rear of the head in two different places inches apart. The photographs taken -- Kennedy still had a full head of hair which was not shaved for the autopsy -- do not show any bullet hole. Had Kennedy been shot from directly behind, would not the exit wound have exploded the blood from his forehead or face? Kennedy’s face and most of the forehead were both intact, as shown later in photos leaked to the press against the wishes of the family. His eyes were wide open. These are very sad photographs. Realistically, Kennedy was either struck from the right, beneath the hairline, or on the left side from the front with the bullet traveling front to rear -- from the Grassy Knoll. What the details reveal, without subjective input, was that Kennedy was shot once from behind, probably by Oswald, and once from the front and side, the shot that exploded the left half of his head. The bullet that hit Connolly was also fired from the School Book Depository and may or may not have been from the Kennedy neck shot. After the Warren Commission brought guffaws and objections, a subsequent U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee evaluated the same evidence and said there were two shooters. This got one sentence from Nova. Why the hush-up? Oswald had spent two years in the hostile Soviet Union, and tracing the murder of a seated president back to the Kremlin would have made retalia- tion against the Soviet Union mandatory. Oswald may have been the patsy for a Soviet agent, but his uncle and sur- rogate father had serious Mob connections in New Orleans and the Mob also had issues with Kennedy and his brother Bobby. For the Mob theory, the best book is “Mafia Kingfish” by John H. Davis. The book has the perhaps unfortunate ten- dency to show that the whole Kennedy clan was beholden to the Mob for his election and other favors, and then turned on them, which is all it takes to get killed. People who want to view John Kennedy and Bobby Kennedy as purely heroic may not like “Mafia Kingfish” any better than the Mob did. For darker conspiracies, check out “The Manchurian Candidate” with Laurence “Lee” Harvey as a hypnotized president- shooter and Frank Sinatra -- the Mob’s unofficial ambassador to Hollywood -- as Captain Bennett Marco, the good guy. “The Manchurian Candidate” shows an unpopu- lar confused veteran with an obnoxious mother and a pretty wife (Oswald?) shooting with a high-powered rifle and tele- scopic sight from a cluttered, elevated vantage point very much like the Texas School Book Depository in Dallas. He is assigned to shoot a president. He hits two people. Then he wakes from his hypnotized state and kills himself without a trial. What a perfect patsy! This film, however, was not inspired by the Kennedy Assassination. It may, in fact, have inspired it. “The Manchurian Candidate” was released in 1962. Watch it and tell me there was no conspiracy. Ridgewood Notes Children’s wreath workshop set Children in grades two through five are invited to create holiday wreaths on Saturday, Dec. 7. The workshop will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Stable, 259 North Maple Avenue in Ridgewood. Co-sponsored by the Women Gardeners of Ridgewood and the Ridgewood Parks and Recreation Department, this floral design workshop will be instructed by local gar- deners. The $20 per child fee includes all materials and a snack. Register online at www.ridgewoodnj.net/community- pass or in person or by mail at The Stable, 259 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood NJ 07450. Registration forms are on the recreation homepage at www.ridgewoodnj.net. To arrange for special accommodations, call (201) 670-5560. Holiday Art Show & Sale under way The Ridgewood Art Institute Holiday Show and Sale is under way. The exhibit will remain open through Dec. 24. The Ridgewood Art Institute, a non profit organization, is located at 12 East Glen Avenue. For more information, visit ridgewoodartinstitute.org or call (201) 652-9615. OLMC MOMS host events OLMC MOMs will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 9:15 a.m. in the Mount Carmel Parish Center on Passaic Street. Teacher, artist, and inspirational speaker Ray Boswell will present a Mini Advent Retreat. Attendees will see firsthand how Boswell merges creativity with spirituality with an Advent celebration. Participants are invited to step back to make the space for reflection. All are welcome. For more information, visit www.olmcmoms.org. To arrange for child care, e-mail childcare@olmcmoms.org. On Dec. 1, the OLMC MOMs will host an Advent Wreath Pot Luck Dinner in the Mount Carmel Parish Center. The dinner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. In addition to sharing a pot luck meal, each family will make an Advent wreath, and children will have the opportunity to participate in arts and crafts and musical performances. Each family is asked to bring a dish in an aluminum tray to feed eight to 10 people. Please be sure to include a card listing the ingredients. The cost is $25 per family. Checks may be made payable to OLMC MOMs and mailed to Paula Bishop at 30 Mort- lock Place, Glen Rock, NJ 07452. For more information, e-mail Paulabishop76@gmail.com. West Side hosts Advent events On Dec. 7, West Side Advent-ure will begin the Advent season with Christmas shopping, dining, auctions, and more. All events will take place at West Side Presbyterian (continued on page 25) November 27, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 17 Glen Rock Roundup Students of the Month announced Demonstration set Bonnie Fitzpatrick will present “Flower Arranging for the Holidays” at the Dec. 17 meeting of the Glen Rock Garden Club. The meeting will be held at 7:45 p.m. at the Glen Rock Municipal Annex Building at 678 Maple Avenue. During the program, Fitzpatrick will create two arrange- ments that will be presented to a member or guest at the conclusion of the meeting. The meeting is free and guests are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Call (201) 447- 6099. Laptop lending announced The Glen Rock Public Library now has laptops for patrons to borrow. Borrowers must be 18 years of age and older and must have a valid Glen Rock Library card. High school students may borrow laptops with permission of a parent or guardian. For details, visit http://glenrock. bccls.org/services.html. The library is located at 315 Rock Road. Emmanuel Asks... (continued from page 6) • Emmanuel Cancer Foundation is celebrating 30 years of providing services. If you would care to make a contri- bution to honor this milestone, imagine how much good we could do with $30 from every reader! If you have a few hours a week to spare, consider becoming a volunteer or just stop by and see what ECF is all about. The Northern Regional Center is located at 174 Paterson Avenue in Midland Park. Please call (201) 612- 8118 before you stop by. Please do not leave items at the center without checking with us first. Our storage space is limited. For more information, visit www.emmanuel- cancer.org or “like” us on Facebook: EmmanuelCancer- Foundation. As always, thank you for helping the children and their families! GRHS Principal John Arlotta (bottom right) and Assistant Principal Steve Purciello (bottom left) congratulate Students of the Month (top row, from left) Jeff Ross, Adam Rinbrand, (second row) Shane Mulholland, John Vachon, Andrew Peiser, Nicholas Bermudez, Erik Grinn, (third row) Jenny Huang, Kathleen Trahan, Molly Cunningham, Diana Editoiu, Kaitlin Stansel, Karolina Callahan, (bottom row) Kelly Streaser, Stephanie Sorota, and Erica Melz. As part of the student recognition program, Glen Rock High School has named the following Students of the Month for October: John Vachon, art; Jeff Ross, busi- ness education; Andrew Peiser, theater; Kelly Streaser, English; Shane Mulholland, pre-engineering; Molly Cun- ningham, instrumental music; Erik Grinn, mathematics; Jenny Huang, photography; Adam Rinbrand, physical education; Kaitlin Stansel, science; Stephanie Sorota, social studies; Nicholas Bermudez, technology – music; Kathleen Trahan, vocal music; and Kaitlin Stansel, world language. The Scholar Athlete of the Month is Diana Editoiu. Karolina Callahan and Erica Melz were named Citi- zens of the Month. These students are the lead mentors for the high school’s program, Pathways for Exceptional Children. The girls have recruited new members and developed flyers to promote the program, which have been used by administrators and members of the Child Study Team. They have worked with members from the state program to bring an assembly program to Glen Rock students as well as train new mentors. Callahan and Melz have been instrumental in developing this year’s activi- ties. Recently, they organized the largest event to date, a Halloween Party that drew over 80 attendees. Page 18 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • November 27, 2013 Obituaries James Guido James Guido of Upper Saddle River, formerly of North Bergen, died Nov. 18. He was 74. He was a pharmaceu- tical executive for many years and retired at the age of 60. He was a member of the Church of Presentation in Upper Saddle River. He is survived by his wife Margaret (nee Reckert) and his children Stephen Guido and Doug- las Guido, both of Upper Saddle River and Janice Guido Millea of Hamden, Connecticut. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and his brother Phillip Guido. He was predeceased by five of his siblings. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Genevieve Johnson Genevieve Johnson of Saddle River died Nov. 15. She was raised in Panama and graduated from the Mississippi Synodical College for Women in Holly Springs, Missis- sippi with an associate degree. Before retiring in 1988, she worked as a bookkeeper for the Borough of Saddle River. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Saddle River for 58 years and served on its WELCA Committee. She is survived by her daughters Edie Johnson of Blooming Grove, New York and Janice Banta of Anchorage, Alaska, and three grandsons. She was predeceased by her husband Herbert Johnson and her daughter Judith. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Jude’s Hospital for Children, 501 Saint Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Katherine M. Lally Katherine M. Lally, nee Lennon, of Mahwah died Nov. 15. She was 85. She is survived by her children Jay Pat- rick Lally and Barbara Kenyon, and two grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Jay Spencer Lally. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Per- nice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Maerose Fraser Ludlum Maerose Fraser Ludlum of Old Tappan, formerly of Ridgewood, died Nov. 15. She was the owner and operator of Fraser Electric in Old Tappan. She attended Ridgewood High School and graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She was a member of the Mayflower Society, Colonial Dames XVII Century, Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution, National Rifle Association, and the Magna Carta Society. She is survived by her husband Dennis Reilly and her daughter Michaela. She is also survived by her sister Edythe Derman of Blackwood and two nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Maryjane and Warren Ludlum. Arrangements were made by C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home in Ridgewood. Memorial donations may be made to The Seeing Eye of Morristown, www.seeingeye. org or the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. in Oak- land. Frieda Mastrantuono Frieda Mastrantuono of Midland Park died Nov. 12. She was 89. She is survived by her daughters Judy Steves and Mary Anne Mokos. She is also survived by five grandchil- dren and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband John. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the National Parkinson’s Foundation. Sophia ‘Sue’ Messina Sophia “Sue” Messina, nee Rembish, of Wyckoff died Nov. 14. She was a member of Bethany Church in Wyckoff. She is survived by her children Suzanne Messina-Tulieb- itz of Wyckoff, Michael Edward Messina of Ramsey, and Nancy Messina O’Leary of Franklin, Tennessee. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, one great-grandson, and her sisters Lottie Russo of Clifton and Rosemarie Silvestri of Wayne. She was predeceased by her husband Edward Messina. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat-Ver- meulen Memorial Home in Franklin Lakes. Memorial donations may be made to The Lustgarten Foundation, 111 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714. Wilma Mol Wilma Mol, nee Van Eck, of Wyckoff, formerly of Clif- ton, died Nov. 17. She was 73. Before retiring in 1968, she was employed as a secretary at New Jersey Bank in Passaic for 11 years. She is a member of the Clifton Congregation of the Netherlands Reformed Church. She is survived by her husband Henry Mol and her son Douglas J. Mol of Lin- coln Park. She is also survived by her two granddaughters and her sister Ada Mae Breeman of Wayne. Arrangements were made by Allwood Funeral Home in Clifton. Memo- rial donations may be made to the Netherlands Reformed Christian School, 164 Jacksonville Road, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444. Judy Moody Judy Moody, nee Vought, of Skillman, formerly of Wyckoff and Ridgewood, died Nov. 15. She graduated from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia in 1959. She had been a buyer for Lord and Taylor for sev- eral years before she had her children. She worked for more than a decade at McHugh’s in Ridgewood as a salesperson and then for Alice, Alice, Alice, also in Ridgewood, until her retirement. She was a member of West Side Presbyte- rian Church in Ridgewood and was a member of the Valley Hospital Auxiliary and the Junior League of Bergen County. She served as chairman of the Valley Ball Committee and Introduce Your House of Worship in our Religious Directory Call 201-652-0744 for rates & additional information YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSPAPER was integral in the Junior League’s and Children’s Aid and Adoption to secure, rehabilitate and launch Woodlea, a group home for girls. She served on the advisory board for Woodlea for many years. She is survived by her daughter Courtenay Szakats of Skillman and two granddaughters. She is also survived by her sister Sally Stewart of West Chester, Pennsylvania. She was predeceased by her husband Alfred G.S. Moody Jr. and her son Alfred G.S. Moody III. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to Princeton Home Care Services (Hospice Program), 208 Bunn Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540, or West Side Presbyterian Church, 6 South Monroe Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. Irene Olsen-Sheffield Irene Olsen-Sheffield of Wyckoff, formerly of Leonia, died Nov. 21. She was 97. She was a parishioner of Saint Elizabeth’s Church in Wyckoff. She was a volunteer at the Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff for many years. She is survived by her daughter Anne Olsen of Oakland, her brother James Pfund of Ridgefield, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband Harold Olsen, her second husband Jerry Sheffield, and her son Arthur Olsen. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Sisters of Saint Joseph, 9700 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19118. Patricia Simons Patricia Simons, nee Porter, of Allendale, formerly of South Africa, died Nov. 18. She was 87. She is survived by her family Jilly, John, Judy, Jesse, Ally, and her friend and caretaker Petal. Arrangements were made by Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home in Ramsey. Catherine VanDien Catherine VanDien of Waldwick died Nov. 19. She was 97. She was one of the owners of De Martini Lumber Com- pany in Waldwick before she retired in 1994. She is sur- vived by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Roswell “Pete” VanDien and her daugh- ter. Arrangements were made by Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Wyckoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc., 2 Shelter Lane, Oakland, NJ 07436. Douglas Jacob Waxenbaum Douglas Jacob Waxenbaum of Mahwah, died Nov. 19. He was 60. He is survived by his wife Laura Oliff and his children Jessica Mae Waxenbaum and Sam Reece Waxen- baum. Arrangements were made by Gutterman and Musi- cant Jewish Funeral Directors in Hackensack. November 27, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 19 Business Troast named ‘New Face’ of civil engineering Tyler Troast, P.E., M.ASCE, a 27-year- old project manager at Tishman Construc- tion, an AECOM company, was recently named one of 10 New Faces of Civil Engi- neering by the American Society of Civil Engineers. The New Faces recognition pro- gram promotes the achievement of young civil engineers by highlighting their con- tribution to and impact on society. Troast will be recognized for this honor at ASCE’s annual Outstanding Projects and Leaders Gala on March 20, 2014, in Arlington, Vir- ginia. Troast joined Tishman Construction as an assistant superintendent in 2008 work- ing on the foundations of 4 World Trade Center. He was then promoted to proj- ect manager on 4 WTC. In this role, he is responsible for managing the steel and con- Tyler Troast crete contractors, supervising daily con- struction activities, and finding solutions to on-site field conditions. As construction on 4 WTC draws to a close, Troast has begun transitioning over to fill a similar role in the construction of 3 WTC. Growing up 20 miles outside of New York City in Wyckoff, Troast’s current assignment has a direct connection to what prompted him to choose a career in civil engineering. “After 9/11, I became acutely aware of the importance of designing and construct- ing structures that are not only remarkable, but also safe,” said Troast. “The new World Trade Center complex will restore that bal- ance of beauty and security to the down- town skyline that was taken away from us in 2001.” In addition to his professional accom- plishments, Troast encourages high school students to pursue careers in architecture, construction, and engineering as a mentor in the ACE Mentor Program. He has also participated in Habitat for Humanity builds. ASCE names New Faces of Civil Engi- neering each year, some of whom will be submitted to the national New Faces of Engineering program run by DiscoverE, formerly the National Engineers Week Foundation. This program includes repre- sentatives from civil, mechanical, chemical, industrial, and manufacturing engineering professions. Selected New Faces profiles will be featured in February 2014 in a USA TODAY ad during Engineers Week and (continued on page 25) Page 20 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & II • November 27, 2013 ‘Dallas Buyers Club’ recalls early days of disease by Dennis Seuling “Dallas Buyers Club,” based on actual events, is the story of rodeo cowboy Ron Woodroof (Matthew McCo- naughey) who, after an on-the-job accident, wakes up in the hospital and is told by his doctors (Jennifer Garner, Denis O’Hare) that routine blood work has revealed he is HIV positive and has only a month to live. Initially angry and denying the possibility that he could be infected, he eventually researches the meager medical information. This is the start of the AIDS epidemic and little is known about the disease. He discovers that there are medicines that have had positive effects on HIV and AIDS patients, but they have not been approved by the FDA and are not available in the United States. Based on his diagnosis, time is not on his side. Deter- mined to get what it takes to stay alive, Ron travels to coun- tries where the medicines can be bought, makes deals with suppliers, and brings the drugs back to the United States. This runs him afoul of customs, the FDA, the medical bureaucracy, and eventually the IRS. Despite these issues, Ron perseveres, finding loopholes and working around established laws. To defray his travel costs and other over- head, he begins selling the drugs to other desperate AIDS patients. McConaughey’s physical appearance is startling. He has made himself frighteningly thin to be believable as a man infected with the AIDS virus. This is alarming, but also an impressive indication of how immersed in his char- acter he is. Jared Leto and Matthew McConaughey in ‘Dallas Buyers Club.’ McConaughey conveys a striking arc in Ron’s behavior, as he initially badmouths the doctors who deliver the news of his condition, then delves into the medical literature to learn what he can about HIV and AIDS, and ultimately drops his previously homophobic attitude, while retaining an edgy disposition directed more to the establishment than to the many who crave hope. The actor has a meaty role as Woodroof, and it would not be surprising if he snared an Academy Award nomination for his work. Jared Leto makes quite an impression as the transgen- der character Rayon, who becomes a partner of sorts with Ron when she is able to find HIV-infected individuals who are eager to obtain the drugs no one else can provide. Leto plays Rayon as a tough cookie who is not especially fond of Woodroof or his homophobia, but sees in him a way for others to receive hope. Leto etches a moving characteriza- tion here, avoiding cliché or caricature. Garner is pleasant as Dr. Saks, a sympathetic doctor who must adhere to strict hospital and medical procedures, even when it means people will die. FDA drug approval takes a long time and time is in short supply for Ron and other HIV patients. Although she is an “enemy,” she is willing to acknowledge that Ron’s unorthodox methods have helped many who had lost hope and were merely waiting to die. The story takes place in the early 1980s, when people were dying of AIDS in staggering numbers even as scien- tists labored to find a cure or even a treatment to arrest the disease and prolong life. A common misconception was that only gay men were afflicted, and a few scenes in the movie address this as Ron’s friends turn away from him when they learn about his condition. Director Jean-Marc Vallee ably captures the era and its sense of helplessness, hopelessness, and despair in light of the emerging AIDS epidemic. A significant theme is the conflict between established medical protocols and the ability to get around them to secure unapproved drugs. The fact that people are dying in greater numbers every day gives the conflict urgency and allows Woodroof to emerge as a crusading champion of those who have no real voice and cannot afford to wait for long, laborious testing until drugs are approved. The FDA, designed to protect consumers, is unsympathetically portrayed as being more concerned with cozying up to drug manufacturers to push certain drugs. Rated R for strong language, “Dallas Buyers Club” takes viewers back to a time when young people were dying in large numbers. The movie presents Woodroof as an anti-hero -- a man with more than his share of flaws -- and makes clear how difficult bucking the bureaucracy can be, even when it’s a matter of life and death. November 27, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & II • Page 21 Ashton Kutcher portrays Apple’s co-founder in ‘Jobs’ by Dennis Seuling “Jobs” (Universal), the story of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs (Ashton Kutcher), is a routine chronicling of the highs and lows Jobs experienced on his journey to shake up big business and the American public with new, exciting com- puter-based products. The film merely trots out one sig- nificant business event after another, many of which may already be familiar to viewers. Jobs’ private life is barely touched upon, even though there is a lot of dramatic mate- rial to be mined. The movie does not address Jobs’ refusal to acknowl- edge paternity of his daughter and years of estrangement from her, his disloyalty to associates who helped him reach his goals, and his calculated payback to those who crossed him. The movie even omits the entrepreneur’s cancer diag- nosis and his stubborn refusal to seek traditional medical treatment. The film never gets to that point, preferring instead to leave viewers with his reinstatement, after years of corporate infighting, as CEO of Apple. Kutcher has little to work with other than Jobs’ hunched walk, beard, and explosive nature. He may be fine in light comedy, roles but is in way over his head as Jobs. His per- formance often seems perfunctory. While stronger actors work with expression, dramatic pauses, and reflection in their portrayals, Kutcher is content with an adequate, if not Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs. particularly impressive, impersonation and a few cursory attempts at introspection. Josh Gad (Broadway’s “The Book of Mormon”) por- trays Jobs’ early partner, Steve Wozniak, as a self-described tech. Gad humanizes Wozniak while Kutcher never gets to the heart of Jobs. To Jobs, human contact has become an inconvenience. “Jobs” is a hasty overview of the life and achievements of Steve Jobs, offering little insight into the forces that drove Jobs to become one of the most successful entrepre- neurs of the last 100 years. Bonuses on the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack include deleted scenes, director commentary, and featurettes on Kutcher as Jobs, the film’s score, and a look at the impact of Jobs’ innovations on modern life. “Grabbers” (IFC Films) is a comic thriller. On Erin Island, a fishing village off the coast of Ireland, charm- ing local cop Ciaran O’Shea (Richard Coyle), who enjoys drinking, is tasked with showing straitlaced police offi- cer Lisa Nolan (Ruth Bradley) her new beat. There is not much to police, since most of the community’s troubles are caused by O’Shea, but strange doings are afoot. The crew of a fishing boat disappears, dead whales wash up on the shore, and a local lobsterman catches a mysterious tentacled creature. It turns out the alien monsters terroriz- ing the town are allergic to human blood with high alcohol (continued on page Crossword page) Page 22 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II & III • November 27, 2013 DVD releases (continued from Restaurant page) content. The only extra on this DVD release is a making-of featurette. “Here’s Edie: The Edie Adams Television Collection” (MVD Visual) is a four-DVD set featuring digital transfers from original two-inch videotapes of the entire 1962-64 run of 21 episodes. After the sudden passing of her hus- band, Ernie Kovacs, in January 1962, Adams starred in her own ABC variety show, showcasing her many talents. She hosted, sang, danced, acted, did comedy, and produced her own show. Guest stars included jazz greats Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Stan Getz, Lionel Hampton, Woody Herman, and Al Hirt. Popular vocalists included Sammy Davis Jr., Bobby Darin, and Johnny Mathis. Among the featured comedians were Bob Hope, Rowan & Martin, Soupy Sales, Buddy Hackett, and Terry Thomas. Other guests included song satirist Allan Sherman, Spike Jones, Peter Falk, Zsa Zsa Gabor, and Andre Previn. The set also has Adams’ musical numbers from numerous Kovacs shows of the 1950s with introductions by Kovacs himself, and her famous Muriel Cigar commercials. “The Carol Burnett Show: Christmas with Carol” (Star Vista) contains two complete holiday episodes from Bur- nett’s long-running CBS variety show, one from 1974 and one from 1977. Burnett never did a full hour-long Christ- mas special during her tenure at the network, but celebrated the holidays in seasonal sketches. They include a Grin- chy segment of “The Family,” in which Eunice’s younger brother (Alan Alda) and Mama (Vicki Lawrence) arrive, and a sketch in which Mr. Tudball (Tim Conway) and the slow-moving secretary Mrs. Wiggins (Burnett) awkwardly observe the mistletoe tradition and get more into the holi- day spirit with every glass of champagne. There are songs by Carol and bonus sketches such as “Christmas Quarrel” with Carol and Sid Caesar; “Charwoman: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” and “Q & A with Jonathan Winters.” “Applause” (Kino Lorber) is the story of recovering alcoholic stage actress Thea Barfoed (Paprika Steen). Having divorced her husband, Christian (Michael Falch), and relinquished custody of their two boys during her heavy drinking days, Thea wants to start over. As her past alcohol use and indiscretions still haunt her, the prospect of a new beginning seems bleak. She uses her charm and manipula- tion to convince her ex-husband that she is fully recovered and capable of being a good mother. However, she hasn’t completely convinced herself. On stage, Thea plays the binge-drinking Martha in Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” Her stage character bears a striking resemblance to her personal life. This is a showcase role for Steen, who can be ferocious in her emotional portrayal. Steen actually performed the Edward Albee play, so she knows how to convey Martha’s multi-faceted personality, and the “life imitates art” theme offers intriguing parallels between Martha and Thea. (continued on page 24) November 27, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II & III • Page 23 �������������������������� SERVICE MART HELP WANTED REAL ESTATE SALES FRANKLIN LAKES Get your license in 2.5 weeks. Start earning money with the busy & bustling Franklin Lakes Weichert Office offering the best training & support in the industry. 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Project Child Find seeks applicants Say 9 Hail Marys for 9 days with lighted Child Find is Pray a service of the New Jersey State Project candles. whether Department you of believe or not. that was established to help iden- Education tify Publish the Heart disabled Jesus un-served, 9th day. “May children from birth through age 21. the Sacred of The be praised, adored funded glori- through a grant from the United program is & States Department of Education. fied today & every day.” Registration now no Request will be is granted taking place in the local school dis- matter individuals tricts for how impossible who it have delays in physical and/or seems. Publication must mental conditions. be Contact the Thank office for at 1-800-322-8174 or the local dis- promised. state you answering my prayer. av trict. The following districts have local offices: Allendale, (201) 327-2021, extension 1203; Franklin Lakes, (201) 337- 0336, extension to 308; the Glen Rock, (201) 445-7700, extension Prayer 8904; Blessed Virgin 652-4555, extension 516; Mahwah, Ho-Ho-Kus, (201) (201) 762-2282; to Midland Oh, Park, (201) 444-7445; Northern (Never known fail) most beautiful 327-8700, Highlands, (201) flower of Mt. extension 220; Ramapo Indian Carmel, Hills, (201) fruitful vine, splen- 416-8100, extension 3827; Ramsey, (201) 785- dor heaven, Mother of 2300, of extension 25473; Ridgewood (201) 670-2700, exten- the Son of God. Immacu- sion late 10505; assist me River, my (201) 327-0727, extension 267; Virgin, Saddle in Upper Saddle Oh, River, (201) the 961-6385; Waldwick, (201) 445- necessity. Star of 3340; and Wyckoff, show me, 848-5690, extension 3311. Sea, help me and (201) herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of hosts lifeguard courses God, Queen of Y Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech The YWCA Bergen County will offer the American you from the bottom of my Red heart Cross succor me in this to Waterfront Lifeguard Training class on Dec. 10 necessity This two-day none course provides training and test- and 12. There are can withstand your ing that in lifeguard skills specific to non-surf, murky bottom power. Oh, show me herein, you are my mother. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who from problems, (continued solve all Crossword page) light There all are roads extras that on I can R-rated DVD release, which is no so this in attain me my with divine You gift who to Danish the goals. English subtitles. gave “Samson Delilah” forgive and & forget all evil (IndiePix) is based on director Warwick me Thornton’s personal experience of growing up in against and that in all an instances in my community. 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All participants must pre-register and a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification is required. Call the YWCA Aquatics Department at (201) 444-5600, extension 327. On Dec. 17 and 19, the YWCA Bergen County will offer an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Recertification Course. Valid LGT Certification credentials must be pre- sented on first day of class. Participants will review and be tested in all CPR, first aid, and lifeguard skills. Classes will be held from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 112 Oak Street in Ridgewood. The course fee is $150. Call (201) 444-5600, extension 327 or visit www.ywcabergencounty.org. Concert Band presents Winter Concert The Ridgewood Concert Band will continue its 31 th Season with a concert “Winter Festival” on Dec. 6. The program includes a variety of music ranging from famil- iar holiday selections like “Sleigh Ride” to pieces by Bach, Whitacre, and Ticheli. Internationally recognized music educator Edward Lisk will be the guest conductor. The Ramapo High School Wind Ensemble will open with a pre- lude performance at 7:30 p.m. and the RCB program will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, and $7 for students. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www. ridgewoodband.org or at the door. The concert will be held at West Side Presbyterian Church, 6 South Monroe Avenue in Ridgewood. “The Snow Queen” (Vertical Entertainment) is an ani- mated adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. The ice-cold Snow Queen wishes to turn the world into a frozen landscape with no light, joy, happiness, or free will. A young man, Kai, is rumored to be the son of a man who is the queen’s only remaining threat. Kai is abducted and held captive in the queen’s palace. It is up to his sister, Gerda, to rescue him. Gerda journeys across an icy land, facing difficult obstacles and meeting wonder- ful new friends who help her in her quest to set Kai free, defeat the Snow Queen, and save the world from eternal frost. This Russian WizArt film and Disney’s upcoming “Frozen” are both based on the same source material. Unfortunately, the Russian picture’s animation is dull and uninspired and the English dubbing has an improvised quality that detracts from the narrative. The movie is filled with heavy-handed, moralistic “lessons” about coop- eration, bullying, family togetherness, and self-esteem. Though the film carries a PG rating, it has violence in the form of guns, fire, and pirates. Maybe because of its effort to attain a tame rating, the Snow Queen never achieves the menace that should be integral to her character. It is avail- able on DVD. There are no extras. November 27, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 25 Ridgewood Notes cards will be accepted. For more information, contact the church at (201) 652- 1966 or visit www.westside.org. (continued from page 16) Church, 6 South Monroe Street in Ridgewood. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the church will hold a Holiday Marketplace. The indoor “street fair” will feature arts & crafts, beverages, treats, and Christmas music. A pasta dinner and auction will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for those who want to participate in the auction of gift baskets donated by West Side individuals and local merchants. Dinner will begin at 7 p.m. The live auction will begin after dinner. The fee for admission and dinner is $10 per person or $30 per family. Proceeds will be given to West Side Pres- byterian Church Outreach, including an annual youth mis- sion trip and an adult mission to Hope Village, Haiti. Hope Village is home to the Free the Kids orphanage, and cares for over 600 abandoned children. Cash, checks, and credit Farrell receives achievement award Ridgewood resident Dr. Mary Farrell has received the New Jersey Council of Administrators of Special Edu- cation’s award for her contributions to shaping special education in New Jersey. Farrell was recognized for her leadership in higher education student support services and her significant body of work in dyslexia studies. Farrell was presented with her award at the NJCASE 2013 Conference, with over 100 individuals in attendance. James McLaughlin, president of NJCASE, cited Farrell for founding the Regional Center for College Students with Learning Disabilities at Farleigh Dickinson University. Tyler Troast (continued from page 19) profiled on the DiscoverE website. Founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil Engi- neers represents more than 145,000 civil engineers world- wide and is America’s oldest national engineering society. For more information, visit www.asce.org. Volunteers sought (continued from page 8) long-range planning of environmental issues and antici- pates possible environmental problems and solutions. The Citizens Advisory Safety Committee advises the council on issues of pedestrian, bicycle, and traffic safety and encourages information about safe travel. The Financial Advisory Committee assists in the review of the financial considerations and the preparation of the municipal budget. The group also prepares an annual report to the council about Ridgewood’s financial and budgetary matters. A strong background in finance, accounting, gov- ernment, or business is recommended. The Shade Tree Commission works with the Parks and Recreation Department, the Ridgewood Environmental Advisory Committee, and the Green Team to promote awareness and education for residents and to sustain a safe shade tree resource for Ridgewood. Candidates with a background in forestry or certified arborists would be the most desired volunteers. The center is now in its 20th year. Farrell was also praised for her work as the director of the Center for Dyslexia Studies, where she trains teachers throughout the state in effective instructional methods for students most at risk in the area of literacy. Farrell’s work preceded the recent legislation for dyslexia awareness and training in New Jersey. Farrell was one of two inaugural recipients of the spe- cial education award, which will be presented annually to those who lead the way in providing effective services for students with disabilities in the State of New Jersey. Correction: Zone 2 The Veterans Day photos that appeared in the Nov. 20 edition were taken by Boyd Loving. Page 26 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • November 27, 2013 Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving with your pet Thanksgiving is a time for family gath- erings, and is the beginning of the holiday season. Enjoy the holidays with your pets, but beware of the hidden dangers so you don’t spend your holidays at the veterinary hospital. Foods that are too fatty or spicy can cause vomiting, abdominal pain, and even, pancreatitis, which can be life threaten- ing and expensive to treat. Your pet is not accustomed to rich foods, gravies, and spices, and some of these foods can cause serious harm. Pets should not eat the fatty skin on turkey. Tryptophan in the meat can make your pet sleepy. In addition, poultry bones can splinter and pierce your pet’s intestines, causing peritonitis, while larger pieces can cause blockages that often require surgery. Uncooked meat can cause food poisoning from salmonella or E. coli. Cats love to play with string – and to eat it! Beware of the string that ties the turkey. Once a cat starts swallowing a string, the animal’s anatomy makes it difficult to stop. String can form a blockage or literally cut through the intestine. Should you find a tact with a cat, it takes only three days for the cat to experience kidney failure. Even if the cat only sniffs a flower, bulb, or pollen, and then licks his or her nose, kidney failure is likely. Symptoms are weakness, lethargy, vomiting, and loss of appetite. Desserts are yummy, but they are not good for pets. Remember that chocolate and some artificial sweeteners are highly toxic to all pets, and can be life threatening. If your pet eats chocolate, be able to tell your veterinarian how much the animal ate, and whether it was dark chocolate. One ounce string protruding from your pet’s anus, NEVER pull it out. This must be treated by an experienced veterinarian who will be able to tell if the string can be coaxed out or if surgery will be required to remove it safely so the intestine will not be severed. You might think a small potato chip with a little dip is harmless. However, the onions and garlic found in many dips are highly toxic to cats. They can cause gastro- intestinal upset and anemia. Flowers make a beautiful hostess gift, but if any part of a lily plant comes in con- of dark chocolate can kill a 60 pound dog. If your pet has vomiting, diarrhea, or stops eating, be sure to check with your veterinarian and be prepared to let him or her know what your pet has eaten. Although this seems like a lot of bad news, the good news is that now you are aware of several dangers and can prevent harm to your pet and enjoy the whole family this Thanksgiving. This article was submitted by Dr. JoAnne Healey of the Ridgewood Veterinary Hospi- tal. Visit www.RidgewoodVet.com. November 27, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES I & II • Page 27 Enjoy walks with pets in a win-winter wonderland Soon we will be walking our dogs in a lovely winter wonderland, but Mother Nature presents a number of hazards for animals. Here are some precautions that should be taken to ensure the well-being of our furry companions. Pets can get ice, salt, and chemicals on their paws. The salt dries and cracks the paw pads. After a walk, wipe or wash your pet’s paws to remove salt and chemi- cals. You may also soak their paws in cool or tepid water to remove ice. Dog booties help, but if the bootie doesn’t fit, don’t force the issue. Not all dogs like to wear booties. There is also a musher’s wax that can be applied to form a protective bar- rier between the chemicals and the dog’s paws. A doggie coat or sweater may be appropriate for a tiny dog, but a double coated northern breed dog may not need outerwear. The double coat keeps dogs warm in winter and cool in summer. Snowbirds who take their pets to warmer climes should note that it is a myth that dogs are cooler if their fur is shaved. Dogs don’t sweat through their skin; they sweat through the pads of their feet. While a shaved dog may seem to behave more freely, he or she is not cooler. For some breeds, such as Pomeranians, a shaved coat may never grow guard hairs back. Outdoor pets, including rabbits, require further precautions. Make sure they have adequate shelter with appropriate bed- ding to shield them from the cold. Proper bedding also supports pets with arthritis. Be aware that hay bedding can cause an infestation of sarcoptic mange. Check with a vet for outdoor bedding advice. In extreme temperatures, it is best to bring pets inside. Consider investing in a heated water bowl to prevent water from freezing. If pets are being kept in the garage or base- ment, make sure they do not have access to dangerous substances. Antifreeze (which contains ethylene glycol) and rodenticide poisoning hazards all increase during the winter. If you suspect ingestion of either substance, take your pet to the vet right away. Early treatment saves lives. Fireplaces, space heaters, heat lamps, and warm car engines are appealing to pets, but can result in injury. Pets are curi- ous, and a fluffy tail might easily ignite if it brushes against a fire in a fireplace or space heater. Heat lamps can cause seri- ous burns and should never be directly aimed at a pet. Keep in mind that cats often find a warm car engine a comfy place for the night, but when the engine is started the next morning, they can sustain serious injuries. On cold mornings, bang the hood of the car with your hand before starting the engine. The noise will wake sleeping cats, who will remove them- selves. Some pet owners believe they need to feed their pets more in the winter, but this is usually incorrect. Unless the pet spends a large amount of time outdoors as a working animal, cold temperatures bring on lazy behavior, and pets will need fewer calories in the winter. Check with a veterinarian. Planning a trip for the holidays? When considering the best options for one’s furry companions, remember: “There is no place like HOME.” If they can’t be with you, pets are happiest and healthi- est when they remain in their own secure environment. Remember to book pet care early. This is a busy time for pet care pro- viders. Snowbirds should also plan in advance. A trip to the southern United States can put pets at risk for acquiring one or more parasite-borne diseases. Check with a vet before heading south. Remember: “A tired dog is a well behaved dog.” If you have an active dog and are having company for the holidays, take the dog out for a long walk and feed him or her before guests arrive. A full stomach may help keep the dog away from the guests’ food. If the dog provides overly exuberant greetings, put him or her in a quiet room until the guests are settled inside. Winter can be a beautiful time to enjoy walks with pets. Walks chase away the winter blues for humans and animals, so it’s a win-winter situation. This article was submitted by Heidi Wise, president of Coddled Creatures, LLC. Page 28 THE VILLADOM TIMES I, II & III • November 27, 2013